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Purchase Incharge

₹2.2L – ₹4.2L / yr1–5 yrsCloses 29 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Purchase Incharge
School
Railway Higher Secondary School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.2L – ₹4.2L per year
Experience
1–5 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Aug 2026
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Purchase Incharge

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Railway Higher Secondary School is hiring a Purchase Incharge in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Railway Higher Secondary School, established 1891, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: as Purchase Incharge, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. What you will do:

  • Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
  • Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
  • Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
  • Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
  • Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
  • Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
  • Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
  • A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.2 LPA – ₹4.2 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Railway Higher Secondary School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Railway Higher Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Railway Higher Secondary School

Key facts about Railway Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1891
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
B KOUSALYA
Affiliation #
1980017
Address
ENGLISH MEDIUM, NO. 26 SIRUVALLUR MAIN ROAD, PERAMBUR , CHENNAI- 600011, English Medium, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600011

Railway Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1891, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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